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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
A FEARFUL BOILER EXPLOSION.
Five Persons Instantly Killed and Many
 Dangerously Wounded.


 WEST CHESTER. Pa., Dec. 7.-Five per- sons were killed and as many more injured yesterday afternoon by the explosion of one of the boilers in the works of the Edison Electric Illuminating company. The killed are T. Walter Embree, the superintendent of the works, head blown nearly off and body badly crushed; Elwood Beckett. colored bod carrier, body terribly scalded and crushed; Mary Jones. a school girl. IA years of age, struck on the head and died instant ly; Samuel Webb and Jobn Bradley, colored laborers.
 The injured are: Edwald Schoaeld, a lineman, badly scalded and crushed, in- jured internally, and will die; Frank Kin nan, lumberman, scalded about the face and slightly bruised; William Richardson, a fireman, scalded and cut on the head; Jacob Brown, laborer. seven cuto.on head: Will liam Allison, laborer, legs Cut and badly scalded. D. 0. Taylor, clerksof the courts. and several workmen whose names are not known, are missing.
 The explosion was terrific. For squares away the houses were shaken and windows broken. The big building vas almost de molished, and large pieces of iron machinery were thrown hundreds of feet in the air. Many bricks and pieces of iron and wood were found several squares away. Before the smoke and steam had half cleared away the tall and heavy smokestack fell with a crash, knocking down the walls of the building, which were still standing, and burying the men who had before stood some chance of getting out alive.
 Work was immediately begun to extricate the living, and then attention was turned to the dead. There was known 10 have been at least ten persons in the building when the boiler blew up. In half an hour all of those still living had been dug out. None of them is thought to be dangerously wounded except Lineman Schofieid. The physi- cians say it will be impossible for him to live Two or three of the others aree severely scalded.
 Supt. T. Walter Embree's body was the last one to be recovered. It presented a ghastly appearance. A piece of iron or wood had struck him on the head, almost severing it. Mary Jones, the little school girl, was walking a square away at the time of the explosion. A heavy plank struck her and crushed her skull. She was instantly killed. The bodies of Webb and Bradley were not found until after dark. It is feared other bodies may be under the debris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
MURDER IN ALABAMA.

Two Brothers Beat their Parents and
 Kill their Brother.
 ENFAULA, Ala, Dec 17.-Henry County is in a state of excitement over a murder committed at this place. Two sons of ex Sheriff Bradley Johnson, while drunk killed their brother and hit and abused their mother and father. Their parents are seriously injured bnt will recover. Af- ter committing the crime they fled and a poses are in pursuit, If they are caught they will probably be lynched
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

James L. Murphy and wife started this morning on a two weeks vacation. They will visit Cleveland before they return.
 The carpenters are finishing the house of George F. Westbrook, on Hillside ex- tension. The architecture of this house is unlike any in this vicinity.
 Frederick Trowbridge has moved into one of John Yale's new cottages at Union City. MT Yale contemplates erecting sev- eral more in the spring.
 It is reported that Miss Ida BirdsaIl, of this town, will soon wed MT Ketch. of Waterville
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Mrs. Robinson's Trial Concluded.

BOSTON, Dec. 17.-Argumsnts were con- cluded yesterday afternoon in the trial of Mrs. Robinson for poisoning several of her family. The prisoner was then given the usual opportunity to address the jury. She consulted her counsel and then arose and said: "Your honor, my counsel advises me to say nothing, but I must say here that am not guilty" Mrs. Robinson spoke in a low and tremulous voice. She tainted while leaving the court room at the recess which followed. When court reopened Judge Knowlton charged the jury, who retired, and the court adjourned until to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
A Satisfactory Test.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The steel cruiser Chicago was subjected to the contract trial for horse power on Long Island sound yes terday, and it appears that her performance exceeded all expectations. Beginning at 9:3O the engines were kept at full speed for six consecutive hours, without accident of any kind. The members of the advisory board who accompanied the ship express satisfaction at the results attained. The speed obtained was slightly in excess of 15114s knots an hour
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
TELEGRAPHIc NEWS CONDENSED,

MT. Andrew Carnegie has resigned from the Nineteenth Century Club because of the recent "unpleasantness" with Mr. Court landt Palmer.
 George Weidler was sentenced to twenty years in Sing Sing in the Brooklyn court o1 sessions for the mu rder of pr. Duggan
 August Belmont has resigned as president of the American Jockey. Club because board of directors inimicalto theretention of Treas. uref Monson was elected.
 Dispatches received from the Congo make no mention of Stanley, and anxiety is felt concerning his safety.
 Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, voted to make the Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott tempo. rary pastor until the vacancy in the pulpit can be permanently filled.
 Thomas F. Hoar and Mrs. Margaret Will. son were held in Boston on the charge of killing Mrs. Mary Williams in drunken carousal.
 known cattle thief, to the limb of a tree near Bennington, D. T.
 Frank Johnson will be tried in Delaware for killing George Williams, who staggered across the line into Maryland and died there
 The falling of pile of lumber near At. lanta caused injuries more or less serious to seven men.
 The slate manufacturers at their meeting ill Troy determined not to reduce prices during 1888.
 Mrs. Marie Rather was burned to death at Topeka through attempting to refill a lighted oil lamp. -.-
 Two freight trains collided near Clinton, Iowa. Brakeman Eugene Kelley was killed and Engineer Lea injured.
 Jacob R. Hunsicker, lawyer, of Norris town, Pa., having been convicted of forgery, will be expelled from the bar.
 Governor Hill has issued the necessary papers to transfer Philip Stene from Au- burn to Erie, Pa., to be tried for murder.
 The three men suspected of the Iron Noun tain train robbery were discharged at Cam den. Ark, yesterday, and posse are now chasing the real thieves.
 Lizzie Mcclure and Mary Smith, who say they 1.-Two in Trentcn, N. J., were arrested in St. Louis for stealing trayful of gold chains from Cincinnati jeweler.
 The grand lodge of Pennsylvania Knights of Pythias, having refused to make its con- stitution accord with the supreme laws of the order, the supreme chancellor has or dersd 1t to obey at ohce or be suspended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The Duty on Coal,

ERIE, Penn., Dec. 17.-Considerable inter- est was excited in business circles yesterday by the declaration of the Erie Herald, Con- gressman Scott's organ, in favor of abolish ing the duty on coal along with that on other raw materials The article is regarded as unusually significant, in view of the fact that MT. Scott is one of the largest coal pro- ducers in the United States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
GOMPERS. ELECTED
AS PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN
 FEDERATION OF LABOR./

The Attitude of the Federation Toward
 the Knights of Labor Clearly Defined
 A Resolution Advocating Arbitration,
 with a Sympathy for Ireland Amend
 ment.
 BALTIMORE, Dec. 17.-At yesterday morn ing session of the American Federation oi Labor a proposition was submitted provid- ing for per capita assessment of five cents per week in cases of strikes or lockouts where it may be deemed necessary. The question was referred to popular vote of the affiliated unions, to report at the next convention. The convention favored boy cotting in cases of necessity.
 At the afternoon session an intellectual at tempt was made to further increase the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The Fastest Time Ever Made.

CINCINNATI, Dec. IT, The Cincinnati Southern railroad in connection with the Western Atlantic will establish on Monday next the fastest schedule ever maintained between Cincinnati and Jacksonville, Fla. Their Limited" leaving in the morning will arrive at Atlanta the same evening, Macon, Albany and Waycross, the next morning, and connecting with the fast mail arriving at Jacksonville at 12 o'clock noon. The schedule of twenty eight hours between Cincinnati and Jacksonville is the fastest ,o,odo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The Other Side of the Story.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-The Star to-day publishes statement of the affairs of the rortilita mines, contradicting the allega- ;ions recently made by The Herald against the management of the property. The mines are shown to be in actual operation on paying basis, and the character of the managers is supported by testimonials from men of the highest national reputation. The article of incorporation show the capitaliza- tion to be s1,OOO,0OO, not the extravagant sum of $20,000, ,000 as has been asserted. Suits have been instituted against The Her. ald for slander.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The Thoebe-Carlisle Contest.

WASHINGTON Dec 17-It is probable that the Thoebe-C Carlisle case will not be settled in committee until after the holidays. As the case now stands there is only question of law involved, which can be settled on it's merits and requires no testimony. Most of the members of the committee have read the papers presented by MT. Phoebe, and it re- mains for them only to consult authorities as to the law. This they will probably be inclined to postpone until the holiday recess. 1t is likely that the report of the committee will be unanimously favorable to MT, Carlisle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
To Build a Branch Line.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Dec. 1.-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Housa- tonic railroad was held yesterday, and directors were elected who organized and elected VIII. Starbuck. president, w. H. Stevenson, vice-president and general mana ger. It was voted to build a branch line from Newton to Huntington, to connect with the Derby railroad, distance of ten miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Business Failures.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-The business fail ures occurring throughout the country dur the last seven days as reported to R. G. Dun & Co.,, number, for the United States 254
 and for Canada 34, or total of 2SS, as against total of 254 last week and PA the week previous to tho last The figures for the corresponding week of last year were also 28S-260 in the United States and 23 in Canada. The large increase in the number of casualties this week over the previous week arises almost altogether in the western
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Death of a Popular Comedian.

TROY, N. Y., Dec 17.-John Howson, the comedian, died suddenly yesterday in this city, where he was playing with the Lotta company. MT. Howson had been suffering for several years with aneurism of the aorta. In June, 1884, Dr. T. S. Robertson, of New York MT. Howson's physician. had discov- cred that the comedian had heart difficulties, and attended him afterward. He advised him to give up the stage, but as the actor did not feel, for financial reasons, that he could do so, he did not follow the physicians ad- vice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16-FLOUR-Closed weak but without change; winter wheat extra, S3. 100 5.20; Minnesota do., S3l01520: city mill do., $a50@4.75 for West Indies; Ohio Extra, S3 70 052O Southern four dull and barely steady; common to choice extra, Saso951o
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active and firm. closing 4Gasc. higher. Spot lots closed steady and unchanged. Spot sales of No. l red state at 92Q 93c.; No. do, 9O9zc-; un- graded red, S969lc.; No. 2 red winter, Dec, sSas 0sSAc.; No red winter, Jan. Si5sc.; do., Feb, 9O5sc.
 CORN-Options were dull, but firm, closing L6aSc higher. Spot lots closed firm and Ls @Ac higher. Spot sales of No. mixed at 69ISc; ungraded do. 6l062Ac.; No. mixed, Jan. UO9sc bid; do, Feb, 62Ac. bid; do, May, 6.B 062Itc.
 OATS-Options were moderately active and firm, closing 1604c. higher. Spot lots closed 1 white state at 3914 40c.; No. do, 39Ifc.; No 2 miSed. Dec. 86ssc.; do, Jan., S7IS027Ac.
 SfE-Dull; state, 6i06sc.
 BARLEY-Nominal
 PORK-Dull; old mess, SI4500l475; new mess, $15.250155o.
 LARD-Closed strong after fair days trad ing; cash and Jan, SS; Feb, SS.0S.
 SUGAR-Raw steady: fair refining. 5I<c. f; 93 test centrifugal, 55sc. Refined dull but steady; cut loaf and crushed, 73zc.; cubes, 71xc.; pow dered, 7I4 Tic; granulated. 6zSc.: confection- CTS A, 65sc.; coffee of A, e1Sc; white extra C. 5s4@b5sc; extra 0, 5If05ssc.; c, 54GtsSc.: yellow. 4zSc.
 BUTTER-Firm and unchanged; state. 170sso; western, 15033c.
 CHEESE-Quet; state factory, 1o01i3<o; western do., 1lIs01lNc.
 EGGS-Quiet; state. a40Na; western, sao 2Ic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
REPUBLICANS STILL AT IT
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS AT THE
 NEW YORK CONVENTION.

Generous Reception Accorded Hon.
 William E. Chandler as He Fsces the
 Audience-Blaine's Name Still Evokes
 Cheers-A Liquor Resolution.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 17-After Temporary Chairman Ryan had called the convention of Republican clubs to order yesterday fore noon the names of the clubs represented were read out. There were $50 in all, repre- sented by 1,353 delegates As the names of John Sherman, U. $. Grant, Charles Sum- ner, John A. Logan, Ben Wade and James G. Blaine were read there was continuous applause. As on the first day, every refer ence to Blaine brought forth uproarious ap- plause.
 To listen to the report of the committee o,ar r,,los nd order of hl1Siness w tha Arst
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The American Abroad.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The Daily News prints Q dispatch from Paris this morning which says: "London Tories fatter themselves that they have made a conquest of MT. James G. Blaine, but he is simply reserving his powder and shot until he goes home to America" The dispatch states that Mir. Blaine and Mir. Levi F. Morton are fire quently seen together, and that both will start for Cannes today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Dr. McKenzie,s Oninion.

LONDON, Dec. 17.-Dr. Mckenzie has sent dispatch from San Reno, in which he states that the appearance of the crown prince's throat is better than when he ex- amined it at the beginning of November. "It is true," he says, ''that small growth has formed higher up in the throat, but it has not the malignant appearance that the former had. The growth which appeared while the prince was at Ravena has dimin- ished in size, and the swelling of the glands has disappeared,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Reduced Wages for Ironworkers.

BETHLEHEM Pa., Dec. 1.-The Bethle- hem Iron company yesterday gave notice of general reduction of 10 per cent. in wages, to take effect Jan. 1. The reason assigned is that the condition of trade and the re- duced prices of rails in the market make it necessary for the company to reduce the ex- penses of manufacture. This reduction still leaves wages several per cent higher than hefore the advance of last winter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Governor Bodwel1's Funeral.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec Ex-Governor Marble issued an address to the people of the state last evening, officially announcing Governor Bodwell's death The funeral will occur Tuesday from the state house, where the body lies in state until then. Among the pail bearers will be Hannibal Hamlin, D. F. Davis, H. M Plaisted, Frederick Robie and John s. Case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The Anti-saloon Republicans.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., Dec. 17.-The state Anti-Saloon Republican League convention clo sed last evening, after quite an enthusi- astic session, at which all parts of the state were represented. The most important meeting was held yesterday afternoon, when the platform was adopted. Judge Davis, of New York; Prof. E. H. Cook, of Potsdam, and Dr. o. H. Warren, of Syracuse, were chosen as committee to attend the national Re- publican convention, at Chicago, in June, to present the resolutions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Europe's War Cloud Growing.

LONDON, Dec. 17.-The Times Vienna dis. patch states that strong feeling exists there in favor of sending to St. Petersburg imme- diately Austria's ultimatum, followed in case of an unsatisfactory reply by a rapid march by German and Austrian forces on the Russian frontier. It is feal ed that war is imminent and can in no case be postponed longer than the spring. The feeling in Vienna, the dispatch says, is intense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Stabbed by a Rejected Lover

FINDLAY, O., Dec. IA man named Thomas has for several months been forcing his attentions upon a Miss Briggs. He called or her yesterday, and pressed his suit. She refused him, and he stabbed her in the heart, killing her instantly. He then went to the prison and had himself locked up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Prohibiting the Sale of Bait

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Dec. IA dispatch from St. Johns, Newfoundland, says the bait act which was passed by the legislature of that colony has received royal assent It forbids the catching or sale of bait to for eign fishermen, and goes into operation Jan. l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Crashed Into a Ferryboat.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-The Old Dominion line steamer Breakwater ran into the Erie ferryboat Pavonia in North river, yester- day afternoon, cutting hole in the ferry boats side. Several passengers of the ferry boat were injured, but not seriously. The collision occurred near the ferry slip, in Jer- sey City, and the boat was quickly made fast and the passengers landed. The blame or the affair has not yet been located.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Restrained from Issuing Watered S,

Restrained rom Issuing Watered Stock.
 HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 17.-Judge Simon- ton granted a preliminary injunction yester- day restraining the officers of the Newcastle aud Shenango Valley railroad company from issuing fictitious stock. An affidavit from J. A. Haines, of Lawrence county, states that these officers purchased the road for the sum of $50, 100, and afterwards issued stock to the amount of $25O, 1000, for which no consideration was paid other than $3O, 100 Haines also says the road can be built for SIC, 1000, and that any stock issued over that amount and the sum paid as pur- chase money is fictitious
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
ENTERTAINMENTS.
JACQUES OPERA HOUSE.

bury people have the opportunity to see such fine entertainments at cheap prices as will be presented at the Opera House next week by the Atkinson x Cook Stock com pany. This company, with an excellent cast of characters, including Charles T. Grilley, of this city, will play here during the week, opening Mondey night with U40.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The Poet whittier's Birthday.

AMEsBURY, Mass, Dec. 1.-The eightietn anniversary of the birth of Whittier was celebrated by the people of this town yester- day. There was union meeting of all the schools, with appropriate literary exercises, and the fellow townsmen of the venerable poet testified their affection and esteem in various ways
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Fatal Mining Accident.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 17.-William Dielman and a companion, while descend ing shaft in a mine this morning, were thrown out of the cage, both men being precipitated to the bottom, 265 feet. Diel- man was instantly killed. The other man escaped unhurt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The King of the Dudes Married.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 17.-Mr. k. Berry Wall, of New York, and Miss Salome Melbourne, of Washington, were married in Baltimore last evening, by the Rev. Dr. Hodges, of St. Paups P. E. church. at the parsonage. The bride is daughter of Maj. Melbourne, an employe in the war department.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Gen. sherman will Review Them.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. H.-Gen. w. T. Sher- man has accepted the invitation of the Ohio centennial commission, through Governor Foraker, to be present at the opening exer- cises in September next and, with Gen: Sheridan, review the grand army and national guard parades. While here the dis tinguished generals will be guests of the Columbus social club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17

matter to be att tended to, and Sen ator William B.
 Chandler, of New Hampshire, s te D. pc d forward as chairman of the co III m i t tee and made the report.
 MT. Chandler's ap- pearance sent the convention into an hysteria of ap- plause, and he con- descended to smile
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The Princes Throat.

LONDON, Dec 17.-Dr Mackenzie finds upon examination that there is a new growth in Prince Williams throat 1t is small, but not malignant. The tumor has lessened in size.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Beat His Own Record.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 7.-William Bird Page, of the University of Pennsylvania, champion high jumper, beat his own indoor record last night at Ford's Opera house. He cleared an elevation of six feet. his former record being but five feet eleven and one-quarter inches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The Blair Educational Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The senate com- mittee on education and labor unanimously agreed to report with favorable recommen- dations Mir. Bfair's educational bill. Tho bill appropriates upwards of $7O, O,OOO, 900 to be distributed among the states and terri tories in proportion to the percentage of il- literacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Weather Indications.

For Sunday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania and in New Eng land, falling barometer, ,southerly to easterly winds, and slightly warmer, partly cloudy weather, preceded by rain near the coasts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Young McNeiIl is Penitent.

SACo, Me-, Dec. 17.-It is reported that McNeill, who absconded with S226, 900 cash and securities of the Saco and Biddefoi d bank, is in Prince Edward Island sick and penitent and has offered to return the bonds if prote cted from prosecution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Father Ryan Again.

DUBLIN, Dec. 17.-Father Matthew Ryan, who was imprisoned, though afterward re- leased, some time ago, for refusing to testify in regard to the plan of campaign, will be charged under the crimes act next Thurs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Whittier's Birthday,

BOSTON, Dec 17.-John G. Whittier cele- brates his eightieth birthday to-day, at his home. He is receiving large numbers of friends and many letters of congratulation, some of which make the day subject of poem.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
The Republican conrentIon.

NEW YORK. Dec 17-At the Republican convention in this city this morning, James P. Foster of New York was elected, presi- dent of the new Republican League of the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Connecticut Supreme Court p.c,.,o,

HARTFORD, Dec 17.-The Supreme Court of Errors has sustained the decision in the Superior Court against the Wiley Contrac- tion company in favor of R. D. Wood & Company, of Philadelphia, and the Pitts burg Tube works. for $100,0O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-17
Filling Prisons with Parliamentarians.

Filling Prisons with ParIiamentarians.
 DUBLIN, Dec. 17.-Mr David Sheehy, M. F., who was arrested in Limerick the other day, after evading the police for long time, was yesterday sentenced at Bally- neety to three months imprisonment at hard labor. This sentence was imposed for his participation ill the Woodford meeting on Oct. 16. An appeal from sentence was taken by MT. Sheehy's counsel, and the prisoner admitted to bail. He was immediately re- arrested for participation in the meeting held at Clonmel. Bail was refused and MT. Sheehy was escorted under guard to Clonmel ioiJ